Big news! I’m writing the new James Bond comic book series for Dynamite!

JAMES BOND 007, pencilled by Marc Laming, features the legendary secret agent going up against a mysterious assassin in a distinctive bowler hat who might end up as his greatest challenge and rival. The first issue debuts in November with a main cover by Dave Johnson.

In true secret agent form, James Bond has infiltrated my consciousness more than I probably even realize myself. Bond’s cool efficiency, ruthless determination, and lethal professionalism set the template for so many heroes and anti-heroes in genre fiction. And that ridiculously fun mix of espionage and sci fi with over-the-top set pieces that’s essential to the best Bond stories absolutely hits my buttons.

So I was pretty much on board the minute my editor Nate Cosby asked if I’d be interested in writing a Bond story. But things kicked into high gear when when I pitched the idea of a story that reimagined Oddjob, the Korean assassin with the distinctive bowler hat who’s been one of Bond’s most memorable villains of all time. What if we told a story with a new mystery man who wears that distinctive bowler — and made him not just an assassin out to kill Bond, but a rival secret agent with his own agenda and big, emotional motives that might make him Bond’s greatest enemy — or greatest ally?

I’m thrilled to have the chance to play with these classic characters, giving them the biggest surprises, the funnest toys, and the wildest plot twists we can come up with — and maybe even a surprisingly moving emotional endgame. And I’m hugely excited about this creative team, with Marc Laming giving us that sleek action and character work he does so well! Can’t wait ’til we can show you what we’re cooking up!

Did I mention I’m writing the new FIREFLY comic book series? I’m writing the new FIREFLY comic book series!

FIREFLY debuts in November, published by BOOM and based on the beloved Joss Whedon sci fi television show, with pencils by Dan McDaid!

I grew up in Texas in the ‘70s and ‘80s, so I’ve always loved the sci fi stories and the Westerns that are so essential to the show’s vibe. I’ve also got a huge affection for stories that embrace quirky relationships and humor but dig deep into real, high stakes emotional storytelling at the same time. In fact, I think that’s probably why my awesome editor Jeanine Schaefer pulled me on board — we had an absolutely tremendous time a few years back telling anything-goes stories about a group of misfits traveling through space and time in the X-TREME X-MEN book, which feels like great prep for our new adventure.

The book’s been an absolute blast to work on so far — can’t wait to show you more!

Through June and July, I’m donating 100% of the purchase price of everything at my online shop to RAICES and the Texas Civil Rights Project, two non-profits providing legal help for families affected by the family separation policy. (You can read more about both orgs and others and donate to them directly here.)

Visit the gregpakshop.com today and check it out! Included in this deal are books like THE PRINCESS WHO SAVED HERSELF, ABC DISGUSTING, KINGSWAY WEST, and KICKSTARTER SECRETS.

Very excited to report that I’ll be signing at the Book Con in NYC at the Javits Center from 11 am to 1 pm on Sunday, June 3! I’ll be at the NYCC booth — 2045 — and I’ll be hawking my comics and kids’ books! I’ll also sign any of my books that you bring yourself.

Even as we chat, I’m on a train heading to the Comic Book Shop in Wilmington, DE, for a signing of the WHERE WE LIVE comics anthology! The book is a benefit from victims of the Las Vegas shooting, and the signing will feature a bunch of contributors including Erica Schultz, Monica Gallagher, Justin Jordan, Matthwe Dow Smith, and Liana Kangas.

Loved writing this book and loved this moment in particular. It’s been a tremendous experience and privilege to write this next huge chapter in Amadeus Cho’s life and bring it to this huge finish. Thanks so much to everyone for supporting for the last two and a half years!

Here’s the afterword from the book. A thousand thank yous. You’re all awesome.

I recently wrote a how-to book called KICKSTARTER SECRETS that shared all of my best tips for running crowdfunding campaigns based on my experiences with the Kickstarters for CODE MONKEY SAVE WORLD, THE PRINCESS WHO SAVED HERSELF, and ABC DISGUSTING.

Today I’m thrilled to announce the release of an audiobook of KICKSTARTER SECRETS, which you can buy right now at GregPakShop.com! If you’ve ever thought about crowdfunding, this is the book for you.

INCREDIBLE HULK #716 hits stores this Wednesday, featuring art by Marco Lorenzana, colors by Frank D’armata, letters by Cory Petit, and a cover by Greg Land. Ask your local shop to hold a copy for you today!